Embedded Software Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland at Qualcomm
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- Company
- Qualcomm
- Location
- Ireland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Working hours
- 40 hours
- Visa sponsorship
- Offered, according to the listing
- Posted
- Added to The Stack
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Updated 2026-11-05, from our data and official sources.
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About the role
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, debug and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems.
- Integrate firmware with hardware and architecture teams to ensure correct operation and timing.
- Optimize low-level software for performance, power efficiency and reliability on embedded platforms.
- Implement standards-compliant solutions (PCIe/CXL) and contribute to chipset architecture decisions.
- Work across RTOS and Linux environments; develop device drivers and board-level software.
- Participate in reviews, validation, and cross-team collaboration from prototyping to product release.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
- ~7+ years of embedded software experience (or fewer years with advanced degree) with strong C proficiency.
- Hands-on experience with PCIe and CXL technologies, driver/firmware development and RTOS/Linux platforms.
- Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Zephyr, hardware-software integration and standards compliance.
- Demonstrated skill in performance and power optimization, debugging at low levels and cross-functional communication.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and commercialize embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Engineering or Computer Science with at least 4 years of experience (or less with advanced degrees). Proficiency in C and experience with embedded platforms, RTOS, and PCIe/CXL technologies is essential.
Key skills
- C — in 43 other listings on The Stack
- C++ — in 133 other listings on The Stack
- PCIe — in 7 other listings on The Stack
- CXL — in 2 other listings on The Stack
- Embedded Software Development — in 6 other listings on The Stack
- RTOS — in 11 other listings on The Stack
- ACPI — in 1 other listing on The Stack
- UEFI — in 2 other listings on The Stack
- Linux
- Zephyr
- Firmware Development
- Driver Development
- Performance Optimization
- Power Optimization
- Hardware-Software Integration
- Low-level Software
On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)
Frequently asked questions about Qualcomm
Is this Embedded Software Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland role still open?
It was posted on 2026-07-06. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Qualcomm's site before applying.
Does Qualcomm offer visa sponsorship?
This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Qualcomm's site.
Where is this role located?
The listing gives the location as Ireland. It is marked on-site.
What skills does this role ask for?
The listing names: C, C++, PCIe, CXL, Embedded Software Development, RTOS, ACPI, UEFI, Linux, Zephyr, Firmware Development, Driver Development, Performance Optimization, Power Optimization, Hardware-Software Integration, Low-level Software.